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Gramercy Tavern Sued for Unpaid Wages

Two former tipped workers of the Michelin-starred restaurant Gramercy Tavern are suing owner and restaurant mogul Danny Meyer for unpaid wages. Meyer, who also owns several other restaurants such as Shake Shack, Blue Smoke, Maialino, Jazz Standard, The Modern, North End Grill, and Union Square Café under the parent Company Union Square Hospitality, has been accused of being in violation of federal and state labor laws.

The ex-employees allege that they were not paid correctly and are consequently seeking ...

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Attention: Restaurant Workers

Do you work for a bar or restaurant? If so, you may not be receiving proper wages. In New York, tipped employees such as waiters, bussers and bartenders must be paid $4.60 per hour plus $8.18 per hour for all hours over 40 per week. This is in addition to receiving tips, which management and back of the house employees are not allowed to share with you. In addition, your employer cannot deduct from your wages for breakages, customer walkouts ...

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